Rising prices are the biggest tech story of 2026. Well, the biggest consumer tech story, anyway — the biggest story in a broader sense is “AI” in general. And that’s the answer…
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Investigation: Are RAM prices dropping, or is it all illusion?
Rising prices are the biggest tech story of 2026. Well, the biggest consumer tech story, anyway — the biggest story in a broader sense is “AI” in general. And that’s the answer…
‘The era of bargain-priced PCs is behind us’
Analyst firm IDC said that memory shortages and other obstacles are proving to be more challenging to overcome than previously thought, prompting the firm to lower its PC forecast for 2026 and…
HP says RAM and storage now make up 35% of PC component costs
Memory prices are insane, and it’s not just hurting consumers — PC makers have to deal with this crap, too. According to HP’s quarterly earnings call yesterday, the company is now spending…
5 secrets to getting a good PC deal in 2026
PC hardware prices are up, but not across the board. RAM prices were the first to skyrocket, then SSD prices followed. It’s affecting all kinds of stuff now—like Nvidia skipping new consumer…
The best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026
When historians look back at the PC industry in 2025, they’ll probably remember a time of intense turmoil. Between wildly unpredictable tariffs, geopolitical strife, the AI boom, hardware shortages caused by the…
The best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026
When historians look back at the PC industry in 2025, they’ll probably remember a time of intense turmoil. Between wildly unpredictable tariffs, geopolitical strife, the AI boom, hardware shortages caused by the…
Buying a laptop? Wait! A mini PC may actually be better for you
For most people, a laptop is the default option when shopping for a new computer. It can work at home, it can work on the go, and it has everything built right…
HP upends Apple as the most preferred PC; Microsoft, Acer plunge
We always knew that consumers preferred Windows PCs over Macs, but the numbers now back it up. HP topped Apple as the most preferred PC maker in the 2025 iteration of the…
SSDs are fast, but not always the answer. Here’s why
SSDs offer noticeable speed advantages when booting, loading programs, and games. However, anyone storing or archiving large amounts of data will quickly hit their capacity and budget limits. Very inexpensive SSDs often…